2000 Kia Sportage Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Kia Sportage, 2% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The seatbelt on my 2000 Kia Sportage on the driverside always opens. I feel this is very dangerous if I was ever involved in an accident. I do not trust the saftey belt will hold me if I ever had an accident. I weigh only 125 lbs.*ea04007*”
NHTSA complaint #10003567, filed 2003-01, 55,000 miles“Under normal usage two of the three rear seatbelts failed to release causing children to be stuck in seat. After seatbelts are freed from buckle they do not work correctly any more. New buckles have to be purchased which is difficult due to part availability.”
NHTSA complaint #10357436, filed 2010-09, 91,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the rear middle seat belt will not latch. The manufacturer informed him the rear seat belts were not included in the recall he received.”
NHTSA complaint #10146901, filed 2006-01, 42,000 miles“Seat belt catch device releases the clip and seat belt from holder approximately 75% of the time I put on my seat belt. I have not replaced as the item was not deemed necessary by dealer that wanted $375.00 for replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10063808, filed 2004-03“The contact stated while driving on a wet road, the contact lost control and struck a parked vehicle at 35mph and the front seat belt buckle assembly unlocked. Although the seat belt was properly locked, the buckle assembly released allowing the contact to sustain minor injuries. The vehicle was totaled due to the extensive damage. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v305000, regarding the front seat belt buckle assembly. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The police were contacted and a report was taken.”
NHTSA complaint #10148542, filed 2006-01, 58,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V305000Jun 24, 2004On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the…Covers: Kia Sportage 1999–2000, Sephia 1999–2000
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 15% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 17 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 14% |
| 1995 | 11 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Kia Sportage
90 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Kia Sportage
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology